Verse Comparison: 1 Peter 2:13
American Standard Version
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Amplified® Bible
Be submissive to every human institution {and} authority for the sake of the Lord, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
Contemporary English Version
The Lord wants you to obey all human authorities, especially the Emperor, who rules over everyone.
Darby English Version
Be in subjection [therefore] to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to [the] king as supreme,
Good News Bible
For the sake of the Lord submit yourselves to every human authority: to the Emperor, who is the supreme authority,
International Standard Version
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,
King James Version
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
New American Standard Bible
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
New International Version
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
New King James Version
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
Young's Literal Translation
Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,